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ET05 DPO

2005 Fiat Punto

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,973 mi
Last recorded95,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Fiat Punto54,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DPO
MakeFiat
ModelPunto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2021 95,973 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill front rear corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch sill back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,080 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,453 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,414 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,544 miles

Oil leak Sump ()

Fail 9 Aug 2016 71,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak Sump ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,546 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 62,344 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 62,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,669 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2012 48,968 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,968 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 May 2011 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2011 41,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 34,570 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,824 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Punto?

Based on 6,712,102 MOT tests across 579,551 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,424
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
579,551
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 377,326
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 231,791
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 192,244
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186,022
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 146,383
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ET05 DPO is a 2005 Fiat Punto in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Fiat Punto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 54,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Punto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 377,326 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET05 DPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Punto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Fiat Punto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET05 DPO registered?

ET05 DPO is a 2005 Fiat Punto, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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